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The K2-374 System

2 planets Cancer

K2-374 is a planetary system in the constellation Cancer hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,172 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-374

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.59 R⊕c2.21 R⊕
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K2-374: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-374

Surface temperature
5,789 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.73 M☉
Radius
0.91 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-374: 0.683–1.608 AU (conservative: 0.865–1.525 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-374 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-374 bSuper Earth4.5 d1.59 R⊕0.282022
K2-374 cMini Neptune16 d2.21 R⊕0.262022

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-374 b, was discovered in 2022 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-374

How many planets does K2-374 have?

K2-374 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-374 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-374 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-374?

K2-374 is about 1,172 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cancer.

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